Regan V.S Mcarthy 1968?

Maine was pretty close for Carter in '80, much closer than Vermont and New Hampshire. Maine likes moderate Republicans; Reagan is clearly not that. You could be right though, the VP factor makes this hazy. But I think Maryland is more likely than Maine. Wallace got 10% there, and Reagan just needs a fraction of that to put him over the top.

The scenario I hypothesized above is a Reagan landslide, and bear in mind Maryland ONLY goes for the GOP in landslides (1972, 1984, 1988). So if Maine goes to the Democrats, then probably so does Maryland.
 
I think Terry Sandford would make a good running mate for Mcarthy

but I couldnt see Regan winning in 1968 unless the dems nominate some one like Bayard Rustin and that would be asb because Rustin wasnt even a member of the democratic party..

but of course a few dems did strange things in those days- like attempt to nominate mao for vice president in 1972. Hell im a socialist and that creeps me out

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1972_D...elegate_vote_for_vice-presidential_nomination
 
Yep, Sanford or Sanders are guaranteed the Veep slot if they want it. IOTL Sanford didn't, even after HHH came close to begging him on bended knee.

McCarthy bombed his only "debate" (more like a joint MTP appearance) with RFK, while Reagan whupped RFK in their famous '67 Oxford "debate" (really a joint town hall). Reagan was pretty aggressive, far more than his later ones. So long as he doesn't stray into dangerous ideological territory, Reagan should do well.
 
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